Louisiana Turkey Season 2027
Louisiana turkey season dates start with Mar 26-28, 2027. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Louisiana's listed 2027 turkey season runs Mar 26-28, 2027.
Youth and Physically Challenged Wild Turkey opens Mar 26, 2027 and closes Mar 28, 2027.
Regular Wild Turkey opens Apr 3, 2027 and closes May 2, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Louisiana LDWF.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Youth and Physically Challenged
Restricted to youth and wheelchair-confined physically challenged hunters on private land only.
Zone: Areas A, B, and C
Wild Turkey
Youth and Physically Challenged
Restricted to youth and wheelchair-confined physically challenged hunters. Private land only in Areas A, B, and C.
Zone: Areas A, B, C
Wild Turkey
Regular
Private lands only. See separate WMA, NWR, and Federal Lands schedules.
Zone: Area A
Wild Turkey
Regular
Private lands only. See separate WMA, NWR, and Federal Lands schedules.
Zone: Area C
Wild Turkey
Regular
Private lands only. See separate WMA, NWR, and Federal Lands schedules.
Zone: Area B
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Louisiana Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Louisiana?
March 26, 2027 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Louisiana — youth and physically challenged wild turkey runs Mar 26-28, 2027. Confirm zone and permit details with Louisiana LDWF.
What are the 2027 turkey season dates in Louisiana?
Louisiana lists 5 turkey season windows: Youth and Physically Challenged Wild Turkey (Mar 26-28, 2027); Youth and Physically Challenged Wild Turkey (Mar 26-28, 2027); Regular Wild Turkey (Apr 3-May 2, 2027); Regular Wild Turkey (Apr 3-18, 2027); Regular Wild Turkey (Apr 3-25, 2027). Always verify against Louisiana LDWF before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Louisiana?
Yes — Louisiana lists separate turkey seasons for Youth and Physically Challenged Wild Turkey, Regular Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Louisiana LDWF.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Louisiana LDWF.